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2008 Subaru Outback and 2007 Ford Fusion Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 107.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 190.2 in | -1.5 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 72.2 in | -2.5 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 57.2 in | 6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3605 lb. | 3430 lb. | 175 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.4 in | -3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 54.0 in | -3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 56.5 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.6 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 37.0 in | -3.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 50.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Outback
| 2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Ford Fusion
| 2007 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
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